Fishers & Farmers Partnership

06/04/2026

For 20 years, the National Fish Habitat Partnership has been bringing people together to protect the waters that sustain us.

Fishers & Farmers Partnership is proud to be part of this nationwide movement—working with farmers, landowners, and local communities to restore streams and strengthen habitat across the Midwest.
Here’s to two decades of collaboration, conservation, and healthier rivers. Happy 20 years, NFHP!

Learn more about all 20 partners: https://fishhabitat.org/the-partnerships

05/28/2026

A huge supporter of the Peno Creek funded project was the Scherder family!

The Scherder family is keeping Peno Creek clean for the next generation by farming with care—using no‑till, cover crops, and practices that protect soil and keep nutrients out of the water. Working with neighbors and partners, they’re making sure their grandkids can enjoy a healthier creek for years to come.

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5XVInN_W_YrkbZ3JXiuZSu35_fDLIMF

05/28/2026

Check out the feature story on the Ag & Water Desk! FFP and Jo Daviess County.... bringing farmers together for conservation agriculture.

The Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk is an independent environmental reporting network covering the nation's largest watershed.

05/27/2026

Great story on one of our amazing partners in Illinois, Greg Thoren and the Jo Daviess County Soil and Water Health Coalition.

"The work they do is at the heart of the "farmer-led movement," a grassroots initiative to put farmers at the center of agricultural innovation, rather than top-down academics or government officials."

The 'farmer-led movement' aims to shape the agricultural landscape — by strengthening soils and building community

05/25/2026

Reaching conservation goals takes both the right resources and the right people. Funding and technical support give farmers what they need to try new practices. Farmers bring the land, the knowledge, and the willingness to make real change.

When resources empower farmers, and farmers work together across a watershed, healthier soil and cleaner water follow. Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Learn more about this FFP funded project here: https://fishersandfarmers.org/funded-projects/2017-peno-creek-watershed-missouri/

05/21/2026

Funding from Fishers & Farmers helps farmers start, prove, and grow conservation practices, while supporting monitoring and local leadership. The result is measurable soil and water improvements that benefit both agriculture and aquatic ecosystems.

05/19/2026

Happy 20th Anniversary to the National Fish Habitat Partnership!

Since 2006, NFHP has brought together communities, conservationists, and local partners to restore fish habitat and protect waterways across America. Here’s to two decades of impact—and to the next 20 years of healthier rivers, lakes, and fisheries!

05/18/2026

As part of the FFP Video Series, we now head to Peno Creek in Missouri.

The Missouri Dept. of Conservation knew that restoring the Peno Creek Watershed would require working directly with the people who live and farm there.

This video features a multi‑generation family farm, in operation since the 1960s, that has implemented nearly every major best management practice to protect soil, water, and wildlife. Their partnership with MDC shows how collaboration and long‑term stewardship can strengthen both the land and the community.

Learn more: https://fishersandfarmers.org/funded-projects/2017-peno-creek-watershed-missouri/

05/13/2026

Respectful listening was the foundation of successful partnerships in the Bourbeuse–Meramec watershed. By taking the time to listen first—to farmers’ goals, challenges, and knowledge—organizations built trust and worked alongside landowners rather than directing them. That shared understanding turned conversations into lasting partnerships and made meaningful conservation possible.

05/11/2026

Alternative watering systems in Missouri kept cattle out of streams—protecting water quality and improving fish habitat. Check out the pictures that were captured during this FFP funded project.

Learn more: https://fishersandfarmers.org/groups/missouri-department-of-conservation/